xilix
12-06-2005, 05:51 PM
Newbie warning!
I used to be into RTR R/C Cars when I was younger (10-15 years old), but then got into BMX racing and almost forgot about the hobby all together. Recently I ran across an R/C car video and, well, you know how it goes. Now I want one in the worst way.
The RTR package I bought last was (don't laugh at me!) at Radio Shack when I was 14 years old (I'm 24 now). It was an Air Beam Turbo. It was pretty fast for what it was. It had a 540 motor and ran on a 7.2 volt pack. I made the mistake of running it without the body and of course, it flipped over and the electronics were damaged.
I'm interested in finally purchasing another (electric) RTR R/C Car, but have noticed that even the more professional, expensive kits have less features than even my Radio Shack RTR kit did. Things such as "Digital Proportional" Radio control (do they even call it that anymore?) are an absolute MUST for me, as I like to have 100% complete control over the cars' acceleration and steering. I've noticed that a lot of the Tamiya and other vendors' RTR packages only include a two-step acceleration option (or maybe I'm mistaken?)? I am interested in getting an RTR package that can grow with me and be upgradable, but at the same time be a great out-of-the-box experience with full digital proportional steering and acceleration. I'm pretty much an officially re-born newbie, so please be gentle. I've been reading up on the meaning of motor turns (20T, 16T ect.) as well as many other aspects of this hobby, but still have a lot to learn. I have searched google for digital proportional R/C cars and have come up with nothing that is upgradable. :confused:
I have looked at a few items on E-bay and ran across a few that interest me. One being a Tamiya Mustang SVT Cobra (TOL1). I did more research and found that it only does 15.67 MPH? My Radio Shack RTR did 18mph and it was much cheaper. This is a frustrating hobby to get back into because of the budget I'm on. I'm looking to spend no more than $150-$200, and get a minimum of 20mph top speed. Is the TOL1 capable of big motor upgrades?
So to re-cap: 20mph, Upgradability, Electric powered, and digital proportional control are what I need. Any tips to help me revive this hobby are greatly appreciated. And as a side-note, I am not opposed to used items, but do prefer 1:10 scale because I see more Mustang bodies for those than any other scale (I own a real 2000 Mustang GT so I want my R/C car to match it). Thanks in advance.
I used to be into RTR R/C Cars when I was younger (10-15 years old), but then got into BMX racing and almost forgot about the hobby all together. Recently I ran across an R/C car video and, well, you know how it goes. Now I want one in the worst way.
The RTR package I bought last was (don't laugh at me!) at Radio Shack when I was 14 years old (I'm 24 now). It was an Air Beam Turbo. It was pretty fast for what it was. It had a 540 motor and ran on a 7.2 volt pack. I made the mistake of running it without the body and of course, it flipped over and the electronics were damaged.
I'm interested in finally purchasing another (electric) RTR R/C Car, but have noticed that even the more professional, expensive kits have less features than even my Radio Shack RTR kit did. Things such as "Digital Proportional" Radio control (do they even call it that anymore?) are an absolute MUST for me, as I like to have 100% complete control over the cars' acceleration and steering. I've noticed that a lot of the Tamiya and other vendors' RTR packages only include a two-step acceleration option (or maybe I'm mistaken?)? I am interested in getting an RTR package that can grow with me and be upgradable, but at the same time be a great out-of-the-box experience with full digital proportional steering and acceleration. I'm pretty much an officially re-born newbie, so please be gentle. I've been reading up on the meaning of motor turns (20T, 16T ect.) as well as many other aspects of this hobby, but still have a lot to learn. I have searched google for digital proportional R/C cars and have come up with nothing that is upgradable. :confused:
I have looked at a few items on E-bay and ran across a few that interest me. One being a Tamiya Mustang SVT Cobra (TOL1). I did more research and found that it only does 15.67 MPH? My Radio Shack RTR did 18mph and it was much cheaper. This is a frustrating hobby to get back into because of the budget I'm on. I'm looking to spend no more than $150-$200, and get a minimum of 20mph top speed. Is the TOL1 capable of big motor upgrades?
So to re-cap: 20mph, Upgradability, Electric powered, and digital proportional control are what I need. Any tips to help me revive this hobby are greatly appreciated. And as a side-note, I am not opposed to used items, but do prefer 1:10 scale because I see more Mustang bodies for those than any other scale (I own a real 2000 Mustang GT so I want my R/C car to match it). Thanks in advance.